With last year's closure of Johannsen's, I was looking for a new source for flowering annuals for my gardens. I am not a fan of shopping for these plants at the big box stores, since they tend to be spindly and root bound. I am willing to pay a little extra for quality plants and after reading fellow Yelper Cody D's recent review of Fair Oaks Nursery, I decided to check that place out.
Visiting for the first time, I needed help getting acclimated to the layout of the nursery. We asked one of the staff members if he could assist and despite the fact the store was slammed with customers, he patiently walked me over to the location of the specific plants I sought. The plants were in great condition, with stocky stems and healthy roots. Pricing was more than the big box stores, but in line with other local nurseries like Bruce Co and Jung's.
The nursery is a lot larger than it looks. I admit I have driven by this place dozens of times and had no idea they stock a broad inventory of shrubs and trees. Their perennial selection is limited, but I am spoiled by the extensive inventory found at the Flower Factory in Stoughton.
There is no parking lot for the nursery, but there is plenty of street parking on Gateway Place.
Based on my favorable first impression, I definitely will be frequenting Fair Oaks Nursery over the course of the growing season. Thanks Cory D!